Kawasaki 250TR by Heiwa

In the Western world, we don’t get access to many of the more interesting bikes produced by the Japanese “Big Four”. A lot of the niche models are sold only in Eastern markets. A couple of years ago, we lamented this situation in a profile of the Kawasaki 250TR—a light and good-looking bike with a strong 70s scrambler influence. The Japanese custom shops have been modifying the Estrella-based 250TR for years, and Heiwa has got it down to a fine art. They’ve just released this lovely machine, tidying up the messy tail of the stock bike and giving the overall...